Masters By Research Student with Technical Work

6 months ago


Dundee, United Kingdom Abertay University Full time

Masters by Research Student with Technical Work Experience

School of Applied Sciences

Part time, 17.5 hours per week

Grade 4 (£22,681 - £24,533 per annum, pro rata)

Fixed Term (for a period of 2 years)

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

The opportunity to gain work experience whilst studying gives the successful applicant the unique ability to develop and enhance research skills and technical knowledge whilst completing their degree.
- Undertake a postgraduate research Masters degree aligned to the individual’s undergraduate degree programme and in an area of strategic importance to the School, delivering on requisite milestones for progression and completion.
- As part of a technical support team you will be involved in the preparation, delivery and development of practical class sessions.
- Organise, set out and clear up practical class experiments.
- Where appropriate demonstrate and advise staff and students on matters relating to Health and Safety, laboratory techniques and use of equipment.
- Give advice on Health and Safety to personnel entering the laboratory and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and laboratory rules are followed.
- Support the writing and updating of risk assessments and chemical hazard databases
- Support the development of practical class protocols and trial experiments in conjunction with the technical team leader, academic staff members and technicians.
- Support the writing and amendment of class methods.
- Coordinate disposal of equipment and maintain records
- Ensure laboratories and preparation rooms are clean and tidy.
- Maintain, clean and repair equipment and laboratory apparatus.
- Work with colleagues on the regular service maintenance of high specification equipment

The post holder will be expected to be cooperative and flexible, undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required of a member of technical staff in the University.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,

No: SC016040

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: £22,681.00-£24,533.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ001296



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